‘Oliver!’ on stage at The Goodspeed in East Haddam

Donald Corren, as Fagin, and Elijah Rayman, as Oliver, in Goodspeed Musicals’ “Oliver!” The show will be on stage at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, June 29 through Sept. 8.

Donald Corren, as Fagin, and Elijah Rayman, as Oliver, in Goodspeed Musicals’ “Oliver!” The show will be on stage at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, June 29 through Sept. 8.

Photo: Diane Sobolewski / Contributed Photo

Photo: Diane Sobolewski / Contributed Photo

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Donald Corren, as Fagin, and Elijah Rayman, as Oliver, in Goodspeed Musicals’ “Oliver!” The show will be on stage at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, June 29 through Sept. 8.

Donald Corren, as Fagin, and Elijah Rayman, as Oliver, in Goodspeed Musicals’ “Oliver!” The show will be on stage at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, June 29 through Sept. 8.

Photo: Diane Sobolewski / Contributed Photo

‘Oliver!’ on stage at The Goodspeed in East Haddam

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Lionel Bart’s “Oliver!” will be on stage at The Goodspeed this summer. Based on Charles Dickens’ 1938 novel, “Oliver Twist,” the popular musical runs Friday, June 29, through Friday, Sept. 8.

Set in the dark shadows of Victorian London, “Oliver!” follows the adventures of a lonely boy who has the nerve to ask for more gruel at the orphanage where he lives, is punished and runs away.

Oliver winds up on the street. There he meets an old man named Fagin, who offers him shelter, provided he’s willing to work with his band of young thieves as a pickpocket. It’s a desperate situation.

The question: Will Oliver find love, home and happiness before it’s too late?

Beloved tunes such as “Consider Yourself” and “Where Is Love?” are featured in this musical, directed by Rob Ruggiero and choreographed by James Gray. “Food! Glorious Food!” is also in the show, and the beautiful love song, “As Long As He Needs Me.”

“Oliver!” is recommended for children 13 and older. Several special events are planned, such as meet-the-cast nights, shows with reduced prices for students, and an open caption performance. A full list is available on the theater’s website.